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Back to School Expo Saturday at The Pavilion in Marion
MARION – The Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team will host a free Back to School Expo at the Pavilion on Sioux Drive in Marion Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carrie Eldridge is with University of Illinois Extension. She says the event will help parents get their...
John A. Logan College to host a musical, a quilt show, and a concert
CARTERVILLE, IL — While July may be wrapping up, there's still a lot going on at John A. Logan College. First, the All-Southern Illinois High School Theater Project's production of "Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR" kicks off on July 25, with more shows to follow — click here to see the performance dates and times, which span this weekend and the next.
Paducah Police Seeking Assistance Finding Missing Teen
The Paducah Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a missing teen. 13-year old Ari Newcomb was last seen at his residence on N 26th Street on Thursday. Newcomb is a white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 140 pounds, with brown eyes and hair. If you have...
Missouri, Kentucky Weather: Showers and Storms Dominating the Weekend
Paducah, KY – Residents in Kentucky and Missouri should prepare for a wet weekend as isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, better chances of rain and storms are anticipated from Saturday through Tuesday, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Rockford unemployment rate rises slightly as jobs decrease
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - New unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security show the unemployment rate increasing in all of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan areas. Since June 2023, the Rockford-area unemployment rate increased by .5 percent from 6.2 to 6.7 percent. Data...
Parma, Mo. man accused of trying to ‘make connection’ with 11-year-old girl
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A southeast Missouri man is accused of trying to “make a connection” with an 11-year-old girl. Kenneth W. Rye, 30, of Parma, is being held at the New Madrid County Jail on a warrant for enticement of a child. His bond was set at $250,000 cash only.
Judge hears arguments over whether Missouri AG Andrew Bailey should be questioned under oath
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office urged a judge on Thursday not to require him to sit for a deposition in his lawsuit against Jackson County, arguing county attorneys want information that “has nothing to do with the case.” Jason Lewis, general counsel for the Attorney General’s Office, urged Clay County Circuit Judge Karen Krauser […]
New law from August 28 will hit drivers with $150 fines even for a first-time offense – feature to check before deadline
DRIVERS have a couple of weeks to overhaul their driving habits or face the sting of $150 fines. Lawmakers signed a road law into the books that will impose stiff penalties on drivers not using their Bluetooth. Missouri became the 49th state to outlaw using a phone while driving a...
Local Christmas Cops in July program strives to give kids confidence through new clothes
PADUCAH — Local police officers took 17 kids on a back-to-school shopping spree Thursday at Kentucky Oaks Mall for Christmas Cops in July. The annual event provides families in need with financial assistance for children to have new clothes before they go back to school. “We give them $500...
Saratoga Barn Notes: Seize the Grey Gets Final Work For G2 Jim Dandy
(Seize the Grey / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Seize the Grey logs final work for G2 Jim Dandy pres. by Mohegan Sun. G1-winner Brightwork likely to return in G1 Test presented by Ticketmaster. Angkor pointed to G1 Forego; Xigera to G1 Personal Ensign. Italian Soiree points to G3 Adirondack.
Be On The Lookout For This Missing Teenager
Alerts for a missing young teenager from Halifax, Virginia, have made their way to Missouri as authorities believe the young teenager may be on her way to the state or may already be in the state. Posts regarding the missing girl first appeared in area Facebook groups like The Burg...
Portion of Greenway Trail to close for repairs
Beginning Thursday, August 1, a short section of Paducah's Greenway Trail will close to the public to allow crews to replace sections of concrete. The section of trail to be closed is along the 1900 block of North 8th Street near Paducah Water. The contractor, Harper Construction, will be replacing...
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